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# Laptop Computer (This will help a lot with assignments. The school facilities have wifi, but no computers. Alternatively you can use cybercafes.) | # Laptop Computer (This will help a lot with assignments. The school facilities have wifi, but no computers. Alternatively you can use cybercafes.) | ||
# Music player | # Music player | ||
# Musical instruments | # Musical instruments | ||
===Additional notes=== | ===Additional notes=== | ||
Revision as of 02:03, 8 December 2011
What to bring
Here is an incomplete list of items to pack for the HSU Dominicana Program.
- travel umbrella, light
- swimsuit
- beach towel
- Work gloves
- Work clothes
- lightweight raincoat
- Waterproof shoes
- antibacterial tissues
- sunscreen
- cotton socks
- comfortable clothes for heat
- very comfortable walking shoes
- formal summer outfit (for formal occasions)
- sunglasses
- hat for the sun
- backpack
- moneybelt (optional - serves to bring some money and save things for personal use)
- sandals (optional)
- pocket money ($300 USD) [ATM card is safer]
- a small gift for your family (e.g. something from Humboldt)
- a dictionary (English / Spanish etc.)
- pens, pencil, eraser, notebook
- a calculator
- a shirt that read: "Humboldt State University” (optional)
- Memory Stick for use with computer.
- Books to donate to the library - These should be on Appropriate Technology, Science, the Environment, Social Justice, etc... and in English or Spanish.
- Any small equipment you would like to use/donate (e.g. hammer, multimeter, screwdriver, etc.)
- Head lamp or flashlight
Optional: At Your Own Risk
- Camera
- Laptop Computer (This will help a lot with assignments. The school facilities have wifi, but no computers. Alternatively you can use cybercafes.)
- Music player
- Musical instruments
Additional notes
- In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic there are well stocked drug stores, but it is recommended to bring creams, sunscreen, and deodorant of your choice.
Money
The exchange rate as of April 8th, 2011 is about 37.5 Dominican Pesos (DOP) per dollar (USD). See http://www.google.com/search?q=USD+in+DOP for more current information.